\Beak"er\, n. [OE. biker; akin to Icel. bikarr, Sw.
b["a]gare, Dan. baeger, G. becher, It. bicchiere; -- all fr.
LL. bicarium, prob. fr. Gr. ? wine jar, or perh. L. bacar
wine vessel. Cf. {Pitcher} a jug.]
1. A large drinking cup, with a wide mouth, supported on a
   foot or standard.
2. An open-mouthed, thin glass vessel, having a projecting
   lip for pouring; -- used for holding solutions requiring
   heat. --Knight.